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Weather & Climate in Bonavista, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bonavista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6499°N, 53.1147°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| Apr 29, 2009 | 28 km SW of Bay Roberts, Canada | M3.3 | 142 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 22 km |
| 2014 | Gonzalo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 1982 | Debby | Category 2 | 86 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in |
Bonavista has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.2").